Hi, I hope this is not a stupid idea, but I want to use a salvaged washing machine motor to drive an old wood turning lathe. The original motor is circa 1950, single phase, 240V but the bearings are beyond repair (although it still works) however the speed controller works fine. The controller has two output wires plus an earth connection to the motor. My problem is that the washing machine motor has 4 input wires going to the brushes and electro magnet windings.
:?: Not understanding AC motors, can anyone explain the theory so that I might work out how to connect it to the controller?
:?: Not understanding AC motors, can anyone explain the theory so that I might work out how to connect it to the controller?